Most of us feel 'out of our depth' at work and many fear being 'found out' by bosses and colleagues, according to a poll.

Researchers seeking to assess the mood of the nation's workforce found two thirds of employees admitted struggling in work situations.

Four in ten workers also fear they will be exposed for not being good at aspects of their job, according to the poll.

Researchers seeking to assess the mood of Britain's workforce found two thirds of employees admitted struggling in work situations, while four in 10 fear being exposed for not being good enough (file image)

Three quarters even went as far as to admit they were 'lucky' to land the job they have.

The poll also revealed that 40 per cent admitted to using business 'buzz words' despite having no idea what they meant.

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Half of those who took part in the survey – commissioned by the Association of Accounting Technicians, a professional body for accountants – even went as far as to declare they felt they 'chanced their luck' on aspects of their job.

Unsurprisingly six out of ten workers expressed a desire for more on the job training to be made available.

Three quarters even went as far as to admit they were 'lucky' to land the job they have (file image)

Yesterday Mark Farrar, Chief Executive for AAT, said: 'The best way to boost your confidence and stop worrying about whether you are 'out of your depth' at work is to get some training.

'Studying for a qualification or training course will give you a strong foundation of knowledge, and could help put an end to feeling like you will be 'found out'.

'The benefits of seeking training will not just help you in your career, but will also be of significant advantage to your employer, who will reap the rewards of having a more skilled, motivated and valuable worker in their ranks.'

Many people also expressed fears over the lack of a career ladder to aim for, however the research also revealed the majority (84 percent) were mostly happy in their chosen role suggesting the issue was one to do with confidence rather than their actual job.

The most common reasons for feelings of dejection at work were no prospects of promotion (48 percent), 'the job is boring' (42 percent)) or too 'repetitive' (42 percent) and lack of pay rises (35 percent).

Worryingly it also emerged another six out of ten (65 percent) feel 'undervalued by their boss'.

And one in three workers (36 percent) said they were in a 'dead end job'.